The New England Free Jacks outscored their hosts seven tries to three to come away from Segra Field with a 41-25 win over Old Glory on Friday evening. A brief period of success for DC wrapped around halftime saw them close an early deficit to just two points, but too …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Austin Gilgronis vs Utah Warriors – ARN Guide
Austin’s credentials as title contenders will be put to the test on Saturday evening when the Gilgronis host the Utah Warriors at Bold Stadium. The two sides are old foes, having faced each other on seven previous occasions since Major League Rugby’s inception in 2018. For the AG’s it’s not …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Dallas Jackals vs Houston SaberCats – ARN Guide
History will be made on Saturday evening when Major League Rugby finally arrives in Dallas (technically Arlington, but close enough). The Jackals play their first home game and take to their spectacular new pitch at Choctaw Stadium in a Texas Cup clash against the Houston SaberCats. As expected it’s been …
Read More »MLR 2022 – NOLA Gold vs Toronto Arrows – ARN Guide
Two sides looking for their first win of the season collide in New Orleans on Saturday afternoon. Both the Gold and their guests, the Toronto Arrows, had designs on playoff rugby heading into the season and while it’s only Week 3, a loss here could put a sizeable dent in …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Rugby ATL vs Rugby New York – ARN Guide
It’s a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Final in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. The Ratlers play host to Rugby New York in a clash between two sides with their sights set firmly on the postseason. On that day in July it was ATL who were successful by the slimmest …
Read More »USA Falcons XV to play Wales in March
A USA Falcons XV will play against Wales on March 12. The fixture will be played at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli and serves as a warm-up for Wales head of the Women’s Six Nations, and an opportunity for USA coach Rob Cain to connect with his overseas-based players. Both …
Read More »MLR 2022 – Old Glory DC vs New England Free Jacks – ARN Guide
The third week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season begins on Friday evening in Leesburg where Old Glory plays host to the New England Free Jacks. It’s the first match at Segra Field this season and DC are planning to make it a festival atmosphere with a number of …
Read More »Arrows sign Canadian international Brock Webster
The Toronto Arrows have looked to patch up their injury-hit backline with the addition of Brock Webster for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. A Canadian international in both 7s and XVs, the 21-year-old Ontario native has most recently been playing with the Pacific Pride national development …
Read More »Dallas signs former SaberCats eightman Adriaan Booysen
The Dallas Jackals have signed former SaberCats No8 Adriaan Booysen for the remainder of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Known for his powerful carrying ability, the 25-year-old represented Namibia at the 2019 World Cup and appeared in all four of their tests in 2021. Booysen arrived in Houston ahead …
Read More »MLR 2022 – ARN Team of the Week – Round 2
Cooler temperatures and windy conditions made for some interesting clashes in the second week of the 2022 Major League Rugby season. Defense was to the fore while set pieces and mauls were also popular this week which made it a little difficult to separate the forwards in particular. 1 – …
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